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13 Cards in this Set
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Relaxation techniques |
Ankle Loosening, Side to Side Jostling, Ankle Rotation, Calf and Ankle Stretch, Metatarsal Kneading, Spinal Twist, Double palm press spinal area, double palm walk, Double Palm Walk Dorsal Surface, Double Cross Over Stretch, Diaphragm Deep Breathing Pull and Press, Toe Rotation and Inchworm Walking. |
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Basic Techniques |
Thumb Walking, Finger Walking, Press and Rotation, Traction while applying pressure, Hooking in and backing up, Press and Slide. |
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Explain a health response |
A positive Health response can be improved circulation, clearing of sinuses, and releasing blockages and helping energy to flow freely throughout the zone. A negative response can be flu or cold like symptoms. |
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What does it mean when the reflex is tender? |
There may be an imbalance of energy and the point may be ready to be reset. |
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Zone Theory |
Zone Theory divides the body into 10 segments, which runs lengthwise from the Head to toes. A blockage Blockheads in any part of these zones can block an entire Zone. |
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Define reflexology |
A System of massage used to relieve tension and treat illnesses, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body |
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Who is William Fitzgerald? |
A doctor, credited as the pioneer of today's reflexology. He wrote a book called Zone therapy and brought Zone Theory to the West |
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Eunice Ingham? |
A physiotherapist who created the grid for reflexology |
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Three main reflexes of the endocrine system |
●Pituitary gland big toe of both feet ●Pineal gland on big tow of both feet ●Thyroid gland base of big toe on both feet |
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3 main reflexes of the digestive system |
● stomach mostly on the left foot ●Gallbladder on the right foot ●Ascending colon left foot |
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Two main reflexes of the cardiovascular system |
•Heart inferior to the big toe mostly on the left foot • lungs inferior to the toes on the pads of both feet |
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Do reflexologists diagnose, prescribe or claim to treat specific illness? |
NO |
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Direction the digestive system can best be stimulated |
Up the right and down the Left |
